Kris and diablo - I think you are missing superj's point. I think he is trying to say that for the outrageuos price we are forced to pay for these engines, we ought be getting the performance the rest of the 2 cycle world has been enjoying for the last 20 years. I mean lets be realistic, could you not buy an engine for your car for $1500?
I'm sorry, but I do not think the prices being charged by the engine manufacturers are fair.... not even close.